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Beef Liver vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef Liver and brotwurst

  • Brotwurst contains less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and folate than beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2855% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in brotwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains more IronIron +535%
Contains more CopperCopper +17753.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4960%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more FatsFats +428.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1086.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Brotwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Brotwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.05µg 2855%
Copper 14.283mg 0.08mg 1578%
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.23mg 246%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.06mg 141%
Cholesterol 396mg 63mg 111%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.3mg 89%
Choline 426mg 77%
Iron 6.54mg 1.03mg 69%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.13mg 68%
Folate 253µg 5µg 62%
Phosphorus 497mg 134mg 52%
Sodium 79mg 1112mg 45%
Selenium 36.1µg 17µg 35%
Fats 5.26g 27.8g 35%
Saturated fat 2.947g 9.93g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 13.34g 31%
Protein 29.08g 14.3g 30%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.1mg 29%
Manganese 0.356mg 0.04mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.83g 11%
Calories 191kcal 323kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin D 49IU 11IU 5%
Calcium 6mg 48mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.27mg 2%
Potassium 352mg 281mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 2.98g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1097%
Beef Liver
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1033mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.